I just had the following conversation with Liam and had to blog about it. Here goes...
Liam: Mommy, I wish you could go back to the way your life used to be.
Me: What do you mean?
Liam: You know, when you could pick us up and carry us around. When you didn't have to worry about the baby in your tummy. You know, when you weren't pregnant.
Quite, intuitive little man! It did make my heart break a bit to hear that he's bummed about Mommy not being able to carry him around. Realistically, I rarely carry him around anymore. But I suppose knowing that's not even an option can be hard on a little guy.
No worries though. Liam's actually really excited about the new baby. His favorite thing to do is give my belly raspberries. It's funny and cute... until my stomach is covered in a slobbery mess. Lord knows Gabe and Landon have to get in on the action too! Liam is sure that this little one is a baby girl. He's really hoping that it's a sister. I asked if he'd be mad if it was another brother. He shook his head yes. Well little man, that's a serious possibility! Liam, and the rest of us, will find out if he'll get his wish on Tuesday.
Well, I just had to blog about that little conversation before I forgot it all together. Prego brain syndrome! :) Off to hush some little twin boys who are mighty rambunctious for 9 pm!
Good night!
So, once again I find myself typing that I've been MIA lately when it comes to the blog. Our life has been a bit crazy as of late (I'll get into that later), and our beloved (please sense my sarcasm) laptop crashed after seven long years of life. Right now, I'm kindly borrowing my hubby's work laptop to get in some much needed blogging time. So, no pics or videos on this post. Just a nice, novel long update on life in crazy town.
Update on the house...
We're still waiting for the "right buyers" to come along. I know that I need to be patient due to the market and the general location of our house. But I'm starting to get nervous that we have a long road ahead of us. I knew that it would take a bit of time to sell because of our unique location. However, we had a ton of activity early on and tons of positive feedback. But no one, not a single person is biting the bullet and putting in an offer. Come on people... throw us a bone here! Honestly, I would probably be more patient if we had zero interest, or boat loads of negative feedback. But neither are true and I think that I got my hopes up a bit for a quick sale. No such luck. Looks like we'll definitely be here to reap the benefits of the garden I planted this Spring. That's a plus, right?!?
Update of the kiddos... That's what the blog is about after all! :)
The boys are crazy and misbehaving and loving the outdoors this summer. Liam is loving T-ball. I got a Flip Video camera for my birthday and took some videos that I'll post once we get a new home computer. Some days are better than others, and we still have games where we build sandcastles in the infield, or pester our teammates. But overall, he's having fun and learning and at this age, that's really all we can ask for.
Gabe is pretty close to being fully potty trained. Can I get an Amen people?!? He's in his "unnawears" all day at home, but we do resort to the trusty Pull-Ups when we're going to be out of the house or playing with our cousins. No potty breaks when we're having fun you know! We'll be working on that one soon. Gabey is such a funny kiddo... so rough and trouble outside and a total momma's boy complete with a blankie (aka Gabey) and a thumb in the mouth when we get inside. He's definitely going to be the family comedian, and he fits the mold perfectly.
Landon is still our calm and quiet little man. Thank God for your temperament little one. I would surely be sent to the nut house if it weren't for your calm and sweet ways. Landon still wants nothing to do with potty training, and I'm starting to worry that he'll still be in diapers at his prom. We'll get there... someday! While Liam and Gabe cruise around like kids double their age on their scooters, or fly down our hills on a toy of choice, Landon is quite content to collect pine cones or help me in the garden. He is seriously one of the sweetest little boys I have ever met.
Update on the old hag... that would be me!
Cliffy threw me a surprise 30th birthday over Memorial Day weekend. What was supposed to be a cook-out for the family, turned into a surprise 30th with family and friends from PA to TX! Like any normal person, I reacted with a constant stream of tears. Who does that?!? I was so touched that so many people took time out of their busy weekends to celebrate with me. My sister and her boyfriend flew in from TX, family and friends made the drive in from OH, and friends new and old from right here in PA came to help me ring in my 30's. Kudos to Cliff for keeping it all a secret. You truly surprised me and I thank you and love you for putting everything together. It was an awesome day and a great way to welcome the big 3-0.
And the big update...
Baby number 4 is on it's way!!! Yes, you read that right. The newest member of the family will make his or her appearance in November. My actual due date is none other than Turkey Day (awesome), but Lord knows I can't seem to cook the kiddos any longer than 38 weeks so I'm hoping that this one follows suit. As of today, I am 17 weeks pregnant and feeling great. Other than being tired, I'm feeling fine and keeping up with the boys like I always have. Cue the tiredness! I'm pretty sure that I've felt some kicks this past week, which is exciting! So far the heart rate has been in the 160 - 170's, so I'm hoping that means pink! Liam and Gabe were in the 150's and Landon was in the 140's. I'm hoping this higher heart rate means a little girl and not a super hyper boy. :) We'll be finding out whether we can decorate with pink or blue in a couple weeks now, so I'll be sure to post once we know and I'll try to put up some pics as well. The boys are excited... I should say that Liam and Landon are excited. Gabe will willingly tell anyone that he "doesn't want no baby". Uh oh. I'm sure once the new little peanut is here he'll be excited. Or at least I hope so!
Well, I'll wrap up this novel long post. Here's hoping we have a new computer soon so that I can post some pics and videos too! Think pink for us!
